Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty that teaches and conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges,advances knowledge, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of society.

Qatar University is an intellectual and scholarly community characterized by open discussion, the free exchange of ideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry. All members of the University - faculty, staff, and students- are expected to advance the scholarly and social values embodied by the university .

College Profile:

The College of Health Science (CHS) was founded in 2016 following a 30-year success story as a department within various colleges at Qatar University. CHS is the national provider of high quality health sciences education and research in Qatar and offers undergraduate (BSc) programs in biomedical sciences, human nutrition and public health, as well as graduate programs; (MSc) in biomedical science and master of public health (MPH).

CHS Vision:

The College of Health Sciences aspires to be an internationally-recognized model of excellence with distinction in teaching, research, and community service.

CHS Mission:

In alignment with Qatar Vision 2030, our mission is to develop competent student graduates duly prepared for careers in health science-related disciplines who will contribute to the delivery of optimal health care.

It is worth mentioning that as members of QU, CHS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit exceeding 1 million/project (5 million exceptional projects) along with student research funding programs. As the national and largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach courses in the area of expertise such as but not limited to Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Research methodology, Molecular basis of diseases, Developmental Genomics and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular diagnostics and quality assurance

Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level

Contribute to the research profile of College through research publications

Serve as student advisor

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications

Ph.D. biomedical science or related

Strong peer reviewed publications and grants record

Solid experience in supervising PhD students

Teaching experience at PhD and MS levels

Familiar with Educational technologies used in higher education sector

Willingness to work with teams

Awareness of working with people from diverse backgrounds

​Excellent written and oral communication skills

Required Documents

Academic:

Current Curriculum Vitae.

Cover letter.

Teaching, research, and service philosophy.

Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).

Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).

Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application

Benefits

Academic:

A three-year renewable contract.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Tax-free salary.

Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.

Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies.

Returning Applicant: Please login in QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.

New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.